Course Number and Title:
AET 270 Capstone Design Project
Prerequisites
AET 200 and AET 220
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
In this capstone course, students use multiple computer-aided design (CAD) software platforms to develop architectural projects in a collaborative team approach. Emphasis is on research, building codes, building systems, sustainability, and innovative industry practices.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Prepare detailed architectural drawings and supporting materials for commercial design and construction. (CCC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Use building design standards and techniques. (CCC: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC: 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Integrate construction materials and methods and building service principles into the building design. (CCC: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC: 3, 5)
- Use accepted industry drafting techniques, standards, and equipment in the design, drafting, and presentation processes. (CCC: 2, 5, 6; PGC: 3, 5)
- Prepare record drawings. (CCC: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Use standard industry references and other information resources in design, documentation, and product selection. (CCC: 2, 4, 5, 6; PGC: 3, 5, 6)
- Collaborate as a team member on project coordination, refinement, and development. (CCC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Use innovative industry practices to create, document, and present architectural solutions. (CCC: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Prepare detailed architectural drawings and supporting materials for commercial design and construction.
- Perform a site analysis.
- Develop bubble diagrams.
- Create hand-drawn conceptual sketches of the site plan, bubble diagrams, adjacency matrix, floor plan(s), elevations, and other required views.
- Consider the design precedence of architects, architectural styles, and historical architectural elements.
- Prepare schematic drawings of the site plan, floor plan(s), elevations, sections, and details.
- Produce design development drawings of a site plan, a foundation plan, floor plan(s), reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules.
- Create 3D interior and exterior views.
- Adhere to design schedules and timelines
- Express design information graphically, orally, and in writing.
- Use building design standards and techniques.
- Use standard sizes and room relationships for a building type.
- Employ standard layouts for accessible bathrooms.
- Design for standard material sizes and minimal waste.
- Employ both passive and active energy-saving design elements.
- Incorporate accessible and universal design elements.
- Integrate construction materials and methods and building service principles into the building design.
- Research and select appropriate building systems and materials
- Propose potential building service systems for the building design. Document HVAC, electrical, lighting, data, water, sewage, stormwater, and other building systems used in the building design.
- Use accepted industry drafting techniques, standards, and equipment in the design, drafting, and presentation processes.
- Develop design studies using standard sketching techniques.
- Prepare drawings using CAD software.
- Use standard CAD organizational and file-handling techniques.
- Prepare record drawings.
- Research existing spaces using construction drawings, field measurements, photographs, or other available resources and techniques.
- Use standard documentation techniques such as field sketches, CAD drawings, or CAD models.
- Prepare record drawings using CAD.
- Use standard industry references and other information resources in design, documentation, and product selection.
- Use standard industry references to guide the production of drawings and specifications.
- Employ websites, publications, books, periodicals, and catalogs to research design and documentation ideas.
- Use websites, publications, books, periodicals, and catalogs to evaluate and select construction materials, components, and assemblies.
- Collaborate as a team member on project coordination, refinement, and development.
- Define the role of the architectural engineering technician in the context of working with architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals.
- Coordinate project information in person, by phone, and via electronic means.
- Refine design proposals, details, scheduling, and other aspects of the project through written and verbal interactions with the instructor and students.
- Perform assigned tasks effectively in groups of students from diverse backgrounds.
- Use innovative industry practices to create, document, and present architectural solutions.
- Prepare architectural models and drawings using current design software.
- Produce computer-generated renderings, walk-throughs, and fly-arounds.
- Use computer-based industry resources to support design and documentation.
- Present projects graphically, orally, and in writing using innovative computer-based presentation techniques.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Final Deliverables | 25% |
Team Contribution | 25% |
Formative Assessments |
Site Inventory & Analysis | 15% |
Schematic and Preliminary Design | 15% |
Design Development | 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
Research and analyze existing site conditions.
Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
Employ the architectural design process.
Interpret and apply building materials, standards, and codes.
Utilize technical drawings, documents, and presentation graphics as appropriate in the industry.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
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